Happening Now

Calhoun County Tomato Treasures: German Queen & Bradley Heirloom Potted Plants

Potted Tomato Plants

Calhoun County, AL –Step into a world of abundant tomato harvests with potted plants. My favorites are German Queen & Bradley Heirloom Tomato Plants. Grown organically. Each pot has yielded up to 30 giant tomatoes, some as large as a coffee cup. So? If you have a large enough pot, and vertical trellis support, you […]

Tried and True Organic Soil Recipe: A Gardening Essential Since 1998

Organic Soil Recipe

Calhoun County, AL –New gardeners as well as seasoned gardeners are always seeking the best soil recipe! I am sharing my tried/true soil recipe since 1998 for all my raised beds, all my potted gardening, all my in ground gardening amendments. If you want a full range soil recipe here it is as follows : […]

Diva Dahlia: Cultivating the Queen of Flowers with Care and Precision

Care for Dahlias

Calhoun County, AL – You cannot neglect a dahlia; she is a diva, and will not perform if neglected. If the dahlia neck breaks off the tuber you lose the eye/eyes, which keeps the tuber from producing stems. The body is the battery energy of the tuber (see photo). The body batteries store nutrients so […]